bemoreeco

The summer of 2005 was a strange summer. For no reason other than to show support of various charities, millions of brits began wearing coloured wristbands. It was the biggest fashion trend of the year. We seemed to be on the verge of something important, some deep psychological change towards charity and fashion.

There was only one problem. The wristbands looked awful.

Now many brilliant companies are using recycled materials to create fashionable jewelry. Today you can make your eco-statement, and look great.Here are a few pointed out by Great Green Goods over the past week or two:

Seven Products from Amazing Created from Recycled Trash: If you want your jewelry to tell a story, then how about the magazine bracelet? This bracelet is handcrafted in Sao Paulo by the homeless as part of a drug rehabilitation program.

Or if you’re really looking to make your statement, then how about Recycled Floppy Disk Bracelets. This wont be for everyone, but it’s certain to get your eco-convictions noticed. The images will explain all.

A good UK entry is the Beaucoco Recycled Plastic Pleat Jewelry. Here Beaucoco modify recycled plastic bags to create an intricate style.

Finally, this one is my personal favourite. Great Green Goods points out jewelry from recycled car parts. Between £25 – £100, you can wear some of these brilliant items made by Hi-Octane. They’re pricey, but they look amazing. Just look at some of these pictures: